India seeks more balanced trade ties with Japan
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India has highlighted the potential for growth in exports to Japan in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and services, at a high-level meeting in Tokyo, for achieving a more balanced bilateral trade relationship, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. During the […]
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan beat Chinese Taipei in Group C opener
Perth, March 4 (IANS) Former champions Japan opened their campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with an easy 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Western Australia on Wednesday. After failing to capitalise on repeated chances to open the scoring in the first hour, Japan got the breakthrough in the 61st minute when midfielder Momoko […]
Japan emerging as key partner for development: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, highlighted Japan’s expanding role as a key development partner of the state, saying that the engagement extends well beyond infrastructure to areas such as youth empowerment, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave ‘Kizuna’ here, Chief […]
Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report. The bilateral relationship, which has steadily strengthened over the years, is now witnessing renewed energy driven by shared strategic […]
AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup: India drawn with Japan, Australia, Lebanon in Group B
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India will confront a challenging group in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where they have been drawn into Group B with Japan, Australia, and Lebanon during the draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The Young Tigresses qualified for the continental competition for the […]
Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine’s efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans. The vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April, Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based English-language news magazine, reported. […]
Soha Ali Khan soaks in the various offerings of Japan with Kunal Kemmu & daughter Inaaya
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to soak in the various gifts Japan has to offer with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya during their latest family getaway. Soha took to her official Instagram handle and published a couple of snippets from her visit to Japan with her family. The primary pic […]
South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, […]
US, Australia, Japan, Finland, Sri Lanka extend wishes to India on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, wishes poured in from several countries as well as missions of several nations on the special occasion. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, extending his greetings to the people, said that he is honoured to witness the Republic Day Parade. “Happy […]
India’s UPI likely to land in Japan after trials with NTT Data: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s QR‑code payment network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is expanding beyond its borders, with Japan among countries trialling the system to serve growing numbers of Indian tourists, a report has said. The report from Nikkei Asia said that Japanese IT services company NTT Data is partnering with National Payments […]
